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Reno-Tahoe Open Preview

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19 years ago

Aug 1, 2007

The second stop this week on the PGA tour is the Reno-Tahoe Open, held at the Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno. This is the ninth installment of the Reno-Tahoe Open, and looks to be another shootout.

Although the Montreux Golf and Country Club plays to 7,472 yards and at a par of 72, the professionals do go low at this event, due in part to the high altitude which allows the course to play a lot shorter than the card yardage. Last years winner Will MacKenzie, shot 20 under par to take home the championship. With a victory this week at the Reno-Tahoe Open, not only will the champion receive a nice paycheck of $630,000, but will also get an invite to the Masters, and a trip to Kapalua for the Mercedes Championship, a tournament for last years winners. So this event, despite lacking some of the star power that will be at the World Golf Championship, will be a tremendous opportunity for any one of the 132 players who are competing this week.

Keep an eye on Tadd Fujikawa, who is making his professional debut at the Reno-Tahoe Open, since announcing his intention to turn professional several weeks back. Fujikawa, wowed the crowds in his home state of Hawaii, earlier in the season by becoming the youngest player in 50 years to make a cut on the PGA tour. Tadd is deflecting comparisons to another famous Hawaiian golfer Michelle Wie, who turned pro at 15, "I’m really ready for this, we’re two different people," he said. "Michelle’s on the LPGA. I’m the PGA. … It’s just totally different." Fujikawa said making the cut at the Sony Open in January "showed me I can compete with the best players in the world and I can handle myself in front of the cameras." Let’s wish him the best of luck and see how he fares this week.

Other players to watch in this week’s field are defending champion Will Mackenzie, one of the tours most interesting characters. Also scheduled to compete this week are Lucas Glover, Jeff Maggert, Shaun Micheel, Tom Pernice Jr., Ken Duke, Stephen Marino, and many others. Pernice Jr., has to be the hottest of those mentioned coming into this event fresh off of a top 10 finish at the Canadian Open.

Television Coverage (Delayed Coverage)

Thurs, 8/2        6:30-8:30 PM ET       GOLF
Fri,      8/3        6:30-8:30 PM ET       GOLF
Sat,     8/4        9-11 PM ET               GOLF
Sun,     8/5       9-11 PM ET               GOLF

Official Website

www.renotahoeopen.com

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.